[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 133 (Tuesday, September 24, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S11167]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATIONS TO NELLIE NORTON SCHNELL CELEBRATING HER 100TH BIRTHDAY

  Mr. ASHCROFT. Mr. President, I rise today to encourage my colleagues 
to join me in congratulating Nellie Norton Schnell of Fayette, MO, who 
will celebrate her 100th birthday this Friday, September 27, 1996. She 
is a truly remarkable individual. Nellie has witnessed many of the 
events that have shaped our Nation into the greatest the world has ever 
known. The longevity of her life has meant much more, however, to the 
many relatives and friends whose lives she has touched over the last 
100 years.

  Nellie Norton Schnell's celebration of 100 years of life is a 
testament to me and all Missourians. Despite being visually and hearing 
impaired, Nellie organized and planned her own birthday celebration to 
take place this Friday at her grand-daughter's home in Boonville, MO. 
Her achievements are significant and deserve to be saluted and 
recognized. I would like to join her many friends and relatives in 
wishing her health and happiness in the future.

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